Going Back to Canada to Visit...

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yes, Immigration wise a Canadian passport gives you the right to enter Canada....but, if you produce your Canadian passport you may be asked to produce proof of what your status in the US to determine your residency and how you will be classified for Customs purposes. I'll give you an example, A person pulls up to land border in US plated car and hands me his Canadian passport. I will need to verify that they have legal status in the US to legally drive that US plated car in Canada without having to import it. So, there is indeed a possiblility a person may be asked to produce their greencard, visa, etc...

good point neiks!

[Krikit 1,165]

The last two times I've driven across the border I've been asked to show them my greencard.

[Flames9_RN 358]

My 2nd ever mistake ever,lol I know from another forum that Canadians on those Alaskan cruises, that rent a car in 1 of the USA ports--then try to enter Canada with that rental car quite often get denied entry as a Cdn citizen that is still a "resident" of Canada can not do that! I'm driving back to Saskatoon from DC this May, just me and the dog! 2100 miles of pure excitement,lol. Already have the 1st Tim Hortons stop in Ohio planned!! Great way to break in our new CRV

[CDAgirlMI 51]

Never in a zillion yrs would I show my greencard when entering Canada! I would confidently say I am a Cdn citizen--with a Cdn passport, I would be more than happy to chat with ur supervisor,lol But thats me! lol

Showing your greencard has NOTHING to do with citizenship....no idea why that would be an issue.

Yes, Immigration wise a Canadian passport gives you the right to enter Canada....but, if you produce your Canadian passport you may be asked to produce proof of what your status in the US to determine your residency and how you will be classified for Customs purposes. I'll give you an example, A person pulls up to land border in US plated car and hands me his Canadian passport. I will need to verify that they have legal status in the US to legally drive that US plated car in Canada without having to import it. So, there is indeed a possiblility a person may be asked to produce their greencard, visa, etc...

Thank you.

That scenario happened to me, which is why showing both id's is a good idea

[Flames9_RN 358]

Showing your greencard has NOTHING to do with citizenship....no idea why that would be an issue.

Thank you.

That scenario happened to me, which is why showing both id's is a good idea

Yes I realize green card has nothing to do with Cdn citizenship! As neiks pointed out the Cdn POE officials may ask to see it to see what status one has. I personally was never asked for my Greencard when i entered Canada, but as you have read, some have

[nickbits 43]

Yes, Immigration wise a Canadian passport gives you the right to enter Canada....but, if you produce your Canadian passport you may be asked to produce proof of what your status in the US to determine your residency and how you will be classified for Customs purposes. I'll give you an example, A person pulls up to land border in US plated car and hands me his Canadian passport. I will need to verify that they have legal status in the US to legally drive that US plated car in Canada without having to import it. So, there is indeed a possiblility a person may be asked to produce their greencard, visa, etc...

I got hassled about that when I showed my CDN passport a few times. Now I just show my US passport and avoid the it completely.

Edited March 6, 2011 by nickbits

[BH45 0]

I think the 2nd or 3rd time I went home the Canadian Border Guard asked for my GC and informed me that from this point on when I went to Canada I should be giving them my passport and GC. It just seems to make things simpler, so I do.